Physics by Inquiry: An Introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences

by Lillian C. McDermott

Overview

These volumes consist of a set of interactive based modules that offer a step-by-step introduction to physics and the physical sciences. Through an in-depth study of a few fundamental concepts, readers develop critical scientific reasoning skills. Volume 1 introduces basic physical ideas and includes topics which represent the essential background for the study of physical sciences. Volume 2 extends coverage of several subjects treated in the first volume and introduces additional important topics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471548706
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	01/28/1996
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	864
Product dimensions:	8.59(w) x 11.05(h) x 1.31(d)

Table of Contents

ELECTRIC CIRCUITS.
Behavior of Simple Electric Circuits.
Measurements of Current and Resistance.
Measurement of Voltage.
Batteries and Bulbs in Everyday Life.
ELECTROMAGNETS.
LIGHT AND OPTICS.
Plane Mirrors and Images.
Lenses, Curved Mirrors, and Images.
KINEMATICS.
Motion with Constant Speed.
Motion with Changing Speed.
Graphical Representations of Motion.
Algebraic Representations of Motion.
ASTRONOMY BY SIGHT: THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM.
Index.

Editorial Reviews

Contains laboratory-based modules featuring narrative, experiments, exercises, and problems on electric circuits, electromagnets, optics, kinematics, and astronomy, offering an introduction to physics and the physical sciences through the study of simple physical systems and their interactions, and emphasizing the development of scientific reasoning. Volumes I and II will be followed by a third volume extending the approach to topics in the standard physics course. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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